We had our 2nd meeting via video conference yesterday morning with participants from Turakina, Hato Paora (once I could get there!) and Hato Petera. Pa Tihirau and Brother David - I think a McDonalds breakfast is in order for the next meet! :)
Angelas introduced the subject of Wikis, in particular www.pbwiki.com and how they can help us to share and edit information. The difference between wikis and blogspots is that a Wiki enables you to invite people to edit your post (useful if perhaps you want students to contribute to, say, speech writing) and a blog is more of a diary.
It was discussed that perhaps future meetings will be in the afternoons and watch this space for confirmation! (You'll be emailed as well).
Last evening was the meeting via Skype (If you haven't got it - get it! The link is on the right) and because a farewell was happening (quite a late one I hear) and the TakingITGlobal video competition was discussed. This was a competition where schools submit, through any medium they like, a presentation on how they use technology. It was decided that it might be too late for us to enter so ideas for future online videos were discussed and information on this will be forthcoming.
Obviously, there will be no VC sessions until Term Two, but a Skpye meeting for lead teachers is still on for the 17th of April (No session next week).
I will be posting next week a tutorial on Wiki's, and other relevant documentation.
Important Notice!
Please check your emails for the message from Les of Mindspring - this is all happening in Term Two. He requires a couple of files from each of the schools. If you are not sure how to do this email me - sjgreen@hatopaora.school.nz
Have a good holiday and think of me while I'm on the coast fishing this weekend!
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